I want to share something, I know a lot more cyclist who happily go out in the wet, ice etc or on busy roads and come to grief. Plenty of OAPs swim at Brighton every day of the year, without a wetsuit, and they seem to manage OK, but go to the wrong beach and you get some public servant with a yellow T-shirt and a bronze medallion for doing 2 widths trying to tell you what you should and should not do. Thanks to all to join the discussion.
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Supposed to be the first scheduled open water swim of the Summer tonight. River Usk. Looking to be around 9-10 degrees, but yesterdays rain might hit that. Will need the flask of hot chocolate for afters.
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Stoney Cove in Leicestershire allows open water swimming all year round for anyone interested in practicing in the off season. The times swimming is allowed can vary so it's best to check with the venue first. There needs to be two or more swimmers int he water or if you are swimming solo you need a spotter with you. All swimmers are required to have a whistle on them. I've been a few times over the winter and it's a great venue with clean water, friendly staff and scuba divers. They have showers (20p for hot water), changing facilities and a cafe.

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Does anyone know of a lake in the Retford, or surrounding, area? I'm driving up that way Friday evening for a wedding on the Sunday, and I would really like to get a swim in this weekend if possible, preferably on Saturday morning.

I generally have to drive 40 odd minutes to get to lakes from my place in London, so would be happy to travel that kind of distance.

Mallory Park Leicestershire have just started OW swimming. They have a small transition area and you can bike and run too if you like. Swim costs £5 which includes bike and run, just bike and/or run is £2.50